Collective vs. Core: Unifying the Presidency and General Secretary in Việt Nam
“It is not because of institutional unification; this is a situational circumstance,” former General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng told Hà Nội voters in 2018....
Indonesia police arrest 9 in Medan baby trafficking case linked to social media
Indonesian police have dismantled an alleged baby trafficking ring that used social media to sell newborns in Medan after neighbours reported suspicious activity at...
How Asia’s economies could benefit from Trump’s global power plays
Asia’s economies may unintentionally benefit from the United States’ confrontational foreign policy across several continents, even as analysts warn of near-term volatile commodity prices....
Palestinian baby dies from cold in Gaza tent as Trump talks Board of Peace at Davos
A Palestinian baby died from hypothermia on Tuesday in the Gaza Strip, underscoring the grim humanitarian conditions in the territory as world leaders were...
World in midst of biggest infrastructure buildout as AI shapes future: Jensen Huang
The world is witnessing the biggest infrastructure buildout in history, with the foundation for an artificial intelligence system evolving quickly, according to Nvidia CEO...
‘No reliable evidence’ Taipan bakery chain can settle debts: Hong Kong judge
A Hong Kong judge has said his decision to order the winding-up of bakery chain Taipan’s parent company is due to there being “no...
A Molecular “Blocker” In The Brain May Hold The Key To Treating Depression
Korean researchers have found a protein called Numb that may block the brain’s natural antidepressant response, especially in older patients. Read More
Man Who Assassinated Japanese Former PM Shinzo Abe Sentenced to Life in Prison
A Japanese court on Jan. 21 sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life in prison for the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Yamagami,...
Hong Kong banking authority presses lenders to shape up services for senior customers
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued requirements on Wednesday for banks to improve their services for elderly customers, as the proportion of the...